Consequences
Climbing a steep cliff
Both hands grasping tightly at the crumbling rocks
Palms sweating
Muscles tense
Neck stretching upwards to the top of the cliff
Analyzing
The goal.
Choosing the most stable rock
Toes testing the weight upon it
Slowly rise up to another level
Heart pounding
No movement of the rocks
Another victory
Fingers reach out
Encouraged by the previous victory
Choosing to make a move for both feet this time
Stepping up, one foot
It's good
The other foot, following the lead
trying out the landing for firmness
1st second light,
2nd second moderate
3rd second ----
A big jolt, and down
Sweat washes over body
Hanging by two hands
Grasping as much surface area as possible
Elbows locked, staring down
A sea of jagged boulders
Swaying with the wind
A tight knot forms
Deep into the stomach
Tears stream down
Grieving for the 2 seconds that were lost.
Every move and every turn creates an impact. Be careful.
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In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are consequences." - Robert Green Ingersoll